Ralph Server

Even in the rough and tumble part of the legal world that revolves around defending accused cocaine dealers, the high-stakes clash between upstart Beverly Hills attorney Ralph Server and eight veteran criminal defense lawyers has become unusually bitter. The fierce litigation and public relations war has transformed Server, until two years ago an obscure attorney, into one of the most controversial figures in local legal circles.

Even in the rough and tumble part of the legal world that revolves around defending accused cocaine dealers, the high-stakes clash between upstart Beverly Hills attorney Ralph Server and eight veteran criminal defense lawyers has become unusually bitter. The fierce litigation and public relations war has transformed Server, until two years ago an obscure attorney, into one of the most controversial figures in local legal circles.